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Appreciation Event 2024

29 November 2024

See the highlights from Tax Academy's 2024 Appreciation Event, celebrating over 100 trainers, examiners, and mentors honoured for their contributions to tax education in Singapore.

Tax Academy Appreciation Event 2024

Tax Academy (TA) hosted an Appreciation Event on 29 Nov 2024 at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. The event was well-attended by more than 100 trainers, examiners and mentors who played an integral part in Tax Academy, contributing their expertise and passion to shape the success of Tax Academy as a premier centre for Tax Education.

TA Board Members, Curriculum and Examination Board Members, IRAS CIR and Deputy Commissioners

TA Board Members, Curriculum and Examination Board Members, IRAS CIR and Deputy Commissioners

Mr Tham Sai Choy (Chairman of TA Board) delivered the opening address and expressed appreciation for all attendees

Mr Tham Sai Choy (Chairman of TA Board) delivered the opening address and expressed appreciation for all attendees

Mr Dennis Lui (CEO of Tax Academy) delivered the opening address and expressed appreciation for all attendees

Mr Dennis Lui (CEO of Tax Academy) delivered the opening address and expressed appreciation for all attendees

IRAS CIR engaging with participants during the Appreciation Event 2024

IRAS CIR engaging with participants during the Appreciation Event 2024

Awards Segment

This year, we have introduced 4 new special awards: Distinguished Service, Long Service (15, 10 and 5 Years), Outstanding Trainer and Engaging Content. These awards recognise the dedication and professionalism of our trainers.

Distinguished Service Award:

  1. Mr Koh Soo How, Grant Thornton Singapore

  2. Mr Leung Yew Kwong, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

Long Service Award (15 Years):

  1. Ms Chia Sook Kuen, IRAS

  2. Ms Chua Siew Lay, IRAS

  3. Ms Jeana Oon-Chua, IRAS

  4. Mr Koh Soo How, Grant Thornton Singapore

  5. Mr Leung Yew Kwong, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  6. Ms Loh Chye Ling, IRAS

  7. Ms Sharon Tan, IRAS

  8. Ms Tan Li Ming, LM APPS

  9. Ms Teo Po Chu

Long Service Award (10 Years):

  1. Mr Abhijit Ghosh, Alvarez & Marsal

  2. Ms Amy Lee, IRAS

  3. Mr Andy Baik, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  4. Mr Anthony Tam, Forvis Mazars

  5. Mr Aw Sin Taa Irving, Osborne Clark

  6. Ms Chong Fong Peng, IRAS

  7. Ms Cynthia Ong, IRAS

  8. Mr Danny Koh, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  9. Ms Gan Hwee Leng, AEP LLP

  10. Ms Go Theng Theng

  11. Mr Gordon Lawson, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  12. Ms Huang Qinxin, IRAS

  13. Ms Jow Lee Ying, NTU

  14. Mr Khoo Teng Aun

  15. Mr Lam Kok Shang

  16. Ms Lam Mei Mei, IRAS

  17. Ms Lee Voon Kee, IRAS

  18. Ms Low-Chua Pik Sim

  19. Ms Lyu Choon Yan, IRAS

  20. Mr Mark Addy, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  21. Ms Nadin Soh

  22. Ms Natasha Dohadwala, IRAS

  23. Ms Norhaizah Zainal, IRAS

  24. Ms Ong Siok Peng, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  25. Prof Kees van Meel, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  26. Ms Seow Seok Hong, PwC

  27. Ms Sitoh-Wong Wei Leng

  28. Assoc. Prof Stephen Phua, NUS

  29. Ms Tan Shet Ni, IRAS

  30. Ms Teoh Lian Ee

  31. Ms Wong Chew Lee, IRAS

  32. Ms Wong-Tan Puay Luang

  33. Ms Yap Mei Mei, IRAS

  34. Mr Yeo Kai Eng

  35. Ms Yong Sing Yuan, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

Long Service Award (5 Years):

  1. Mr Abhishek Skukal, PwC

  2. Ms Alicia Tan, IRAS

  3. Mr Andy Choo, IRAS

  4. Ms Ang Sock Tiang

  5. Ms Angela Ang, IRAS

  6. Ms Anna Low

  7. Ms Belinda Tan, IRAS

  8. Ms Cheong-Lim Chen Hoe, IRAS

  9. Mr Chester Wee, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  10. Ms Chin Hin Hin, IRAS

  11. Ms Chua Kong Ping, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  12. Ms Cindy Wong, IRAS

  13. Ms Elaine Leong, IRAS

  14. Mr Gaurav Tijoriwalla, Booking.com (opens in new tab) ↗(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)

  15. Ms Goh Khee Kuan

  16. Ms Grenda Pua, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  17. Ms Ho Kar Wing

  18. Ms Hoe Ee Hui, IRAS

  19. Mr James Choo, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  20. Mr Jiang Hai, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  21. Mr Jimmy Oei

  22. Ms Joan Alfred, IRAS

  23. Ms Kiew-Toh Eng Ngor

  24. Ms Koh Mengxin, IRAS

  25. Mr Kong Yew Hon, IRAS

  26. Mr Kor Bing Keong, PwC

  27. Mr Lawrence Eng, IRAS

  28. Ms Lee Imm, IRAS

  29. Ms Lee Jingyi, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  30. Ms Lee Kwan Yan, IRAS

  31. Ms Lee Lai Yu, IRAS

  32. Ms Li Wen

  33. Ms Liew Li Mei, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  34. Ms Lim Hwei Ling, IRAS

  35. Ms Lim Kim Kok

  36. Ms Liu Hern Kuan, Insights Law LLC

  37. Ms Loh Lee Kim, IRAS

  38. Mr Loon Ming Hong, IRAS

  39. Mr Luis Coronado, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  40. Ms Mabel Lee, IRAS

  41. Ms Mak Oi Leng

  42. Ms Nancy Tsao

  43. Mr New Aik Meng, IRAS

  44. Ms Ng Yuen Mun, IRAS

  45. Mr Nico Derksen, International Tax Management LLP

  46. Ms Pang Ai Lin, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  47. Mr Panneer Selvam, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

  48. Ms Penny Lee

  49. Prof Dr Petruzzi Raffele, WU Transfer Pricing Center

  50. Prof Dr Alfred Storck, WU Transfer Pricing Center

  51. Ms Quek Puay Kiang

  52. Ms Quile Lily, IRAS

  53. Mr Richard Teo, IRAS

  54. Mr See Jee Chang, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  55. Ms Shantini Ramachandra, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  56. Mr Sam Sim

  57. Ms Siw Seow Choo

  58. Ms Stefanie Han, IRAS

  59. Ms Suzanne Seah, IRAS

  60. Ms Tan Siew Lian, IRAS

  61. Ms Tan Yan Ting, IRAS

  62. Mr Tang Siau Yan, GIC

  63. Ms Tang Wen Hui, IRAS

  64. Mr Tay Ang Sim, IRAS

  65. Mr Teoh Kim Choo, IRAS

  66. Ms Vivian Seah, IRAS

  67. Ms Wai Yean Tze, IRAS

  68. Mr Wang Teck Leng, IRAS

  69. Ms Wong Hsin Yee

  70. Ms Wong Sze Teen, IRAS

  71. Mr Stephen Bruce, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

Outstanding Trainer Award:

  1. Mr Andy Baik, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  2. Ms Angela Ang, IRAS

  3. Mr Gordon Lawson, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  4. Ms Jow Lee Ying, NTU

  5. Mr Koh Soo How, Grant Thornton Singapore

  6. Mr Mark Addy, KPMG Services Pte Ltd

  7. Ms Nadin Soh

  8. Ms Ong Siok Peng, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  9. Mr Yap Hsien Yew, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

  10. Mr Yeo Kai Eng

Engaging Content Award:

  1. Mr Charles Li, IRAS

  2. Mr Seah Huaikuan, IRAS

  3. Mr Yang Shi Yong, Drew & Napier LLC

Welcome Address delivered by CEO of Tax Academy, Mr Dennis Lui

[Read the speech]